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Articles by Joanne Poh

In my previous life, I was a property lawyer who spent most of my time struggling to get out of bed or stuck in peak hour traffic. These days, as a freelance commercial writer, I work in bed, on the beach, in parks and at cafes, all while being really frugal. I like helping other people save money so they can stop living lives they don't like.

Here Are The Skills Singaporeans Need to Be Upgrading Based on Budget 2017
Career
Here Are The Skills Singaporeans Need to Be Upgrading Based on Budget 2017
Many people have no clue how to use their SkillsFuture credits or can’t find anything useful that they can sign up for, and some end up spending them...
13 March 2017
4 Onboard Perks Singapore Bus Commuters Have Enjoyed Over the Years
Transportation
4 Onboard Perks Singapore Bus Commuters Have Enjoyed Over the Years
The MRT has always taken centre stage in Singapore’s public transport landscape, especially with the expansion of the network in recent years and the...
9 March 2017
3 Money-Saving Ways to Plan Your Next Holiday
Travel
3 Money-Saving Ways to Plan Your Next Holiday
We may not get as much time off from work as the folks in France or Finland, where everyone gets at least 25 days of paid annual leave. But nobody can...
8 March 2017
4 Easy, Pain-free Ways to Save Water After the Water Price Hike is Implemented
Budgeting
4 Easy, Pain-free Ways to Save Water After the Water Price Hike is Implemented
Ever since the water price hike was announced, people have not been pleased. Unlike beer and cars, water is one thing you can’t go without. So, just s...
8 March 2017
4 Beautiful Destinations in Spain That are Cheaper Than Madrid and Barcelona
Travel
4 Beautiful Destinations in Spain That are Cheaper Than Madrid and Barcelona
Singaporean tourists heading to Spain always end up in Madrid and Barcelona, but these two cities are actually the most expensive and most crowded pla...
7 March 2017
5 Things We’d Really Like to See On Our Local Buses
Transportation
5 Things We’d Really Like to See On Our Local Buses
People who rely on buses for their commutes are a dying breed thanks to the expanded MRT network. Those lucky folks who live within walking distance o...
7 March 2017
4 Edutech Startups Singaporean Students and Parents Should Look Out For
Education
4 Edutech Startups Singaporean Students and Parents Should Look Out For
The amount of resources that get poured into making sure the kids of Singapore pass their exams is nothing short of astounding. We have a billion doll...
6 March 2017
3 Reasons So Many More Singaporeans are Taking Taxis, Uber and GrabCar in 2017
Opinion
3 Reasons So Many More Singaporeans are Taking Taxis, Uber and GrabCar in 2017
Tired of going to work with some guy’s armpit in your face? Well, consider yourself lucky. Believe it or not, the MRT and bus network could be even mo...
3 March 2017
4 Tips for Negotiating for a Higher Salary
Career
4 Tips for Negotiating for a Higher Salary
The standard Singaporean response to being paid less than they think they’re worth is to quietly pack up and look for a new job. That might explain w...
3 March 2017
3 Things That can be Done to Stop Singapore’s Hawker Trade from Dying Out
Opinion
3 Things That can be Done to Stop Singapore’s Hawker Trade from Dying Out
Ask any Singaporean living overseas what he misses most about Singapore, and there’s a 90% chance he’ll say hawker food. Japanese sushi and American b...
28 February 2017